Hyderabad: The Hayathnagar police arrested a 42-year-old man from Cameroon on charges of cheating people by promising to supply Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN). The accused, Jacques Devalois Kit, was living in Bengaluru.

Police said Jacques contacted individuals, claiming he could provide large amounts of fake currency in exchange for genuine money. To gain their trust, he would first give them a real note and ask them to use it in the market.

Once the victims trusted him, Jacques would arrange a meeting, pretending to hand over fake currency bundles. Instead, he would take the genuine money and flee the scene, the police explained.

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Hyderabad: Days after halting supply in Telangana, Kingfisher beer producer United Breweries on Monday, January 20, announced that it will resume supply with immediate effect. United Breweries said that the decision was made following ‘constructive discussions’ with Telangana Beverages Corporation Limited (TGBCL) and the government’s assurance to address the issues on pricing and outstanding payments.

In a statement, United Breweries said, “We wish to inform that the Company has decided to resume the supply of its beer to Telangana Beverages Corporation Limited (TGBCL) with immediate effect. We have been in talks with TGBCL, and these have been constructive discussions. TGBCL has assured us to address our issues on pricing and outstanding payments in a time-bound manner.”

The company clarified that this is an interim decision. “Until we get more information, basis assurances, we have decided to restart our supplies to TGBCL for the time being. This is an interim decision in the interest of consumers, workers and stakeholders. We will continue to engage with TGBCL during this period,” it added.

On January 8, the Kingfisher producer decided to suspend the supply of its beers to the state of Telangana, the company said in a statement, over pricing disputes with the Telangana Beverages Corporation Limited (TGBCL).

The United Breweries Group produces and supplies beer brands including the Kingfisher Premium, Kingfisher Strong, Kingfisher Ultra, Kingfisher Ultra Max, Kingfisher Ultra Witbier, Amstel, Heineken, and Heineken Silver, among others.

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Hyderabad has long been celebrated for its rich culinary heritage, giving the world some iconic gems like haleem, dum biryani, and Irani chai. Steeped in history and flavour, the city’s cuisine has a special place in all locals’ hearts. However, in recent times, there’s been a growing openness among Hyderabadis to embrace and share this culinary space with a variety of global flavours. Hyderabadi food lovers are no longer confined to traditional cuisine, thus making room for dishes from across borders and cultures. One such dish that is currently trending in the city’s breakfast scene is Pakistani nihari by Kebabzadeh. 

This rising interest in Pakistani Nihari comes on the heels of Teri Meri Biryani’s Pakistani Biryani, which took the city by storm just a few months ago, sparking a wave of curiosity for Pakistani flavours.

What makes Pakistani nihari stand out in Hyderabad?

For just Rs. 180, Kebabzadeh is offering a steaming bowl of authentic Pakistani nihari as a special feature on their breakfast menu, capturing the attention of food lovers across the city. While nihari is a beloved dish in Hyderabad, the version served at Kebabzadeh offers a distinctive twist that sets it apart from its Hyderabadi counterpart.

The key difference lies in the flavour profile and spice mix. Hyderabadi nihari’s taste comes from the potli ka masala which includes bay leaves, coriander seeds, cinnamon, black pepper, nutmeg, and more. This gives Hyderabadi nihari a mild flavour, making the meat stand out as the star. Pakistani nihari, on the other, hand, uses nihari masala which includes cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, fennel, ginger, nutmeg, and pepper. It tends to be more deeply infused with these spices, creating a depth of flavour that is spicy. 

Both versions, however, offer a delicious, hearty meal that’s perfect for a breakfast feast.

Will the dish hold its own? 

As the food scene in Hyderabad continues to evolve, one of the questions that arises is whether Pakistani nihari will carve out a lasting place in the city’s rich culinary landscape. While we do not know the answer to that, it’s undeniable that the dish is part of a larger movement towards embracing cross-border cuisines in Hyderabad. What is clear is that the future of Hyderabad’s food culture looks promising, with a fusion of flavours and ingredients from all corners of the world.

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Hyderabad: The controversy that erupted over missing Urdu language on the horizontal direction board erected on the Amberpet flyover took a new turn with BJP Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh targeting the All India Majlis E Ittehad Ul Muslimeen (AIMIM) party on Monday, January 20, alleging that it was ‘goondaism’.

On Sunday, the AIMIM party local leaders had the direction board removed from the Amberpet flyover as the authorities failed to mention the names of areas in Urdu. The names were written only in Telugu and English to which they took objection. It is pertinent to note that Urdu is the second official language of Telangana.

The issue was escalated to AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi who spoke to the officials concerned and they assured to rectify it.

T Raja Singh took objection to Hyderabad MP, Asaduddin Owaisi interfering in the affairs of the Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituency. “It comes under the Secunderabad parliamentary constituency and G Kishan Reddy is the MP there. It is not proper for the officials to budge to the threats of Asaduddin Owaisi and remove the board on the Amberpet flyover,” he lamented.

He recalled that chief minister A Revanth Reddy inaugurated the Aramgarh flyover constructed at a cost of Rs 8 crore where AIMIM party workers put all party flags on it. “The flyover was constructed with public funds. Chief minister A Revanth Reddy will soon realize where he is heading. Both the brothers will sit on his head and dance,” he said. Raja Singh said that soon the BJP will come to power in the state and teach AIMIM a fitting lesson.

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Hyderabad: The Cybercrimes police of Hyderabad city, have lodged an FIR against the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader and the party’s former social media head Krishank, for allegedly making false allegations against the Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy, his family and close aides.

The FIR was registered based on a complaint by the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Hyderabad social media coordinator Thirumala Venkatesh. He alleged that Krishank’s post, on his X account, was “highly provocative and misleading to the public, and could potentially incite one section of the society.”

The X post titled “Team Revanth so far…..” featured images of chief minister Revanth Reddy’s brothers Thirupathi Reddy Anumula, and Anumula Kondal Reddy, Anumula Jagadeeshwar Reddy, Anumula Mahananda Reddy, CM’s son-in-law, Goluguri Satyanarayana, and close aides Narasimha Reddy and Faheem Qureshi.

The post contained alleged corruption and controversies related to each of them.

BRS, Krishank respond

Reacting to the FIR, the BRS party has termed the FIR ‘illegal’ and asked BRS followers to repost the contested poster.

BRS leader Krishank posed more questions upon the FIR being registered. He also said he would not stop questioning, fearing the 14th police case in 13 months.

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Hyderabad: A man was arrested for burglary in Hyderabad on Sunday, January 19. The accused was involved in several burglaries across the tri-commissioner.

The accused was identified as Bharath Kumar Sharma, 39, a resident of Kokarwadi near Charminar. He was arrested for property and vehicle theft. Kumar was previously involved in 40 criminal cases. While being in prison for one of the burglaries, Kumar befriended other prisoners, after being released Kumar and his accomplice took to burglary.

The accused broke into houses and stole bikes, cash and ornaments. The man was arrested following a coordinated effort by the commissioner’s task force central zone and Keesara police. The police seized two bikes worth Rs 1 lakh from Kumar along with tools used for breaking into the houses.

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Hyderabad: Conduct regular road safety sessions for food delivery agents to curb traffic violations, said Cyberabad joint commissioner D Joel Davis on Monday, January 20.

During a coordination meeting held at the Cyberabad CP office, Joel Davis noted common offences among delivery agents such as helmetless riding, rash driving, wrong-way driving, drunken driving, and unauthorised parking. These behaviours often lead to non-fatal accidents and fatalities.

He also emphasised the importance of regular road safety training by delivery platforms to reduce such incidents.

To address the issue, food delivery platforms were encouraged to actively monitor rider behaviour, conduct mandatory alcohol checks, and implement systems to penalise violators while rewarding responsible workers. Advanced technologies like GPS-based speed monitoring and AI-enabled alerts were recommended to ensure compliance.

The Cyberabad traffic police assured support through workshops and training sessions to enhance road safety awareness.

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Hyderabad: The Association for Socio-Economic Empowerment for the Marginalised (ASEEM), a Hyderabad-based NGO, on Monday, January 20, submitted a representation to the Telangana government, with its suggestions over the issuing of new ration cards in the state and using caste survey and old ration card applications’ data, among others.

The letter was addressed to chief minister Revanth Reddy, civil supplies minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, and top civil servants of the state. It stated that the government’s decision to issue new ration cards through the data collected by Mee Seva app from 2018 might not be a feasible option as many residents would have changed their address. Instead, it suggested using information from the caste survey statistical data.

“Provide applicants with a window where they can re-apply or update and make corrections to their ration card applications,” ASEEM said.

Ensure transparency

ASEEM appealed for a transparent process by publishing all relevant information, government orders, memos, and notifications on the civil supplies department website.

“Introduce a system to let applicants check the status of their ration card application (old or new), using their Aadhaar card details before applying. This is to ensure the prevention of duplicate applicants,” ASEEM said in the letter.

The letter insisted the Telangana government accept new ration card applications at the gram panchayat level through Mee Seva to ensure transparency. This would help applicants to check their status and provide at least a month for the same.

The letter suggested that the eligibility criteria and procedures should be widely publicised through local media and other media, in different languages, to avoid any possible confusion among the applicants, regarding the new move.

ASEEM’s representation emphasized resolving old complaints and representations, complying with food commission directives and Telangana High Court orders regarding ration cards, and issuing them without requiring additional verification.

The representation also suggested amendments to the guidelines related to the Samagra Kutumba Survey (SKS). ASEEM alleged SKS does not have any legal backing and should be scrapped.

The letter reminded the Telangana government it must ensure that no eligible family is deprived of food security benefits, under the National Food Security Act, 2013.

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Hyderabad: The Indira Mahila Shakti Canteen at the Khairatabad Zonal Commissioner’s office was inaugurated on Monday, January 20 by Hyderabad Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi.

She encouraged women to pursue entrepreneurship and achieve financial self-reliance.

The canteen is a result of the efforts of the NBT Nagar self-help group-5 Ganesh, which secured a Rs 10 lakh bank linkage loan. Five women used Rs 5 lakh from the loan to establish the canteen.

Speaking at the inauguration, Hyderabad Mayor noted the government’s goal of empowering women and making them financially independent. “These canteens will provide local women with employment opportunities, enhancing their economic status and helping them achieve self-employment,” she said.

The Mayor also announced plans to expand the Indira Mahila Shakti Canteen initiative across Hyderabad to further empower women and strengthen their role in society.

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Hyderabad: Hyderabad police commissioner CV Anand on Monday, January 20 inaugurated the annual sports meet. The event has 24 categories of games and sports.

This is the first time 14 teams are participating in the Hyderabad City Police Sports Games Meet. These teams belong to various wings of the Hyderabad police. “Police Sports and Games Meet should be held every year as a regular event. This will help motivate the police and promote their skills,” the Hyderabad police commissioner said.

He added that the sports meet will be held for four days since there are more number of teams participating. Indian badminton couple Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap were chief guests at the inaugural. “The police profession is tough, and you will be healthy and alert by participating in sports competitions. You all can pay attention to fitness,” said Kashyap.

“I love any kind of sports. I feel very proud when I play for India. There are many talented people in our country. Everyone should play sports and be fit. I am happy to be invited to this sports meet. Participating in sports keeps the mind very fresh,” said Nehwal.

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Hyderabad: BC welfare minister Ponnam Prabhakar has said that those who have not applied for new ration cards can still do that at the ‘ward sabhas’ which will be held starting Tuesday, January 21 across the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation’s (GHMC) limits.

During a review meeting held in GHMC head office with the GHMC commissioner, Hyderabad collector, district civil supplies officer, and GHMC zonal commissioners among others on Monday, January 20, Ponnam said that in addition to the applications coming in the ward sabhas, applications which came through the Praja Palana Seva Kendras, as well as through Prajavani petitions needed to be considered for issuing ration cards, which he said, was a continuous process.

He also said that the state government was trying to provide ‘Indiramma Illu’ houses to those owning lands, as well as to those who didn’t own any land.

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Hyderabad: Three individuals were arrested by the Hyderabad cyber crime unit in separate cases concerning child sexual abuse material (CSAM) based on CyberTipline cases involving social media apps like Snapchat and Instagram. 

Preliminary verification was conducted using leads such as IP addresses, mobile numbers, and email IDs, tracing the accused to locations under the jurisdiction of the Hyderabad Police commissionerate.

Evidence and leads provided through CyberTipline reports were corroborated to identify individuals involved in creating, sharing, or circulating CSAM.

The three accused, a 35-year-old private employee residing in Medak, a 36-year-old welder from Hyderabad and a 22-year-old student also from Hyderabad were booked under Section 67b of the IT Act, 2000 for downloading child pornography from various websites, viewing it, and sharing it via Instagram and Snapchat. 

Cyber Tipline under the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) hosts an online portal for exclusively reporting and addressing crimes against children. The inquiry reports, along with supporting documentation for these cases have been forwarded to the NCMEC ID of the Cyber Crime Unit for further legal action.

The Hyderabad City Cyber Crime Unit urges public vigilance in tackling the growing threat of CSAM encouraging the public to report suspicious accounts or content promoting abusive or illegal activities against children.

Police also advise parents to monitor their children’s online activities, educating them on internet safety, and using parental control tools when necessary. They also advise against sharing inappropriate material under any circumstances, as even unintentional circulation can result in legal consequences.

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Hyderabad: Three members of an attention diversion gang targeting senior citizens on the pretext of helping with cash withdrawals at ATM centres was apprehended by the Hyderabad police.

The gang is allegedly involved in 18 cases. Police recovered Rs. 7.60 lakh in cash and seized 105 ATM cards, a car, a motorcycle, a fake ID card of police as well as three mobile phones from them.

The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (south) team caught Vakil Ali, 45, from Haryana; Farman, 23, from Uttar Pradesh and Obaid Arif, 30, from Hyderabad. Two other associates Islami and Gullu are absconding.

Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) (south) Sneha Mehra said the three people along with their associates carried duplicate ATM cards and visited ATM centres located in busy areas of Hyderabad.

“On the pretext of helping senior citizens with cash withdrawals, the gang exchanged the original ATM cards with duplicate ones. After securing the original card, they withdrew cash from ATMs or Point of Sale (PoS) machines and used the money to maintain a lavish lifestyle,” the police officer said.

The gang is involved in 18 cases in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. Efforts are on to nab two of the gang members who are absconding.

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Hyderabad: Teams of Income Tax (IT)officials raided producer Dil Raju’s residence in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills on Tuesday, January 21. Raju is also chairman of the Telangana Film Federation Development Corporation (TFFDC)

Dil Raju who’s real name is V Venkata Ramana is into multiple businesses; while the key business remains movie production and distribution, he has also forayed into real estate. According to reports, the IT teams raided the producer’s offices and the residences of his relatives too.

The reason for the IT raids is yet to be known.

(This a breaking story, further details will be updated)

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Hyderabad: The real estate in Hyderabad has witnessed a surge in registrations of luxury apartments in 2024. Out of the total registrations, 14 percent account for luxury apartments.

The share of high-value apartments in the total registrations increased from 10 percent in 2023 to 14 percent in 2024.

Hyderabad real estate sees a rise of 58 pc YoY in registrations of luxury apartments

According to a report by Knight Frank India, the registrations of high-value apartments, valued above Rs 1 crore, have witnessed a surge of 58 percent Year-on-Year (YoY).

However, properties priced under Rs 50 lakh still accounted for the majority of registrations in the city.

Following are the registrations of properties in 2024

Property registration up by 7 pc in 2024

As per the report, sales registrations of homes including luxury apartments in Hyderabad in 2024 were up by 7 percent YoY. The value of total transactions increased by 23 percent YoY.

Following are the registrations based on units and value.

Hyderabad district contributed least registrations

The real estate market in Hyderabad covers four districts, viz., Hyderabad, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Rangareddy, and Sangareddy. It includes transactions from both the primary and secondary real estate markets.

In 2024, Medchal-Malkajgiri accounted for 42 percent of property registrations, closely followed by Rangareddy at 41 percent. Hyderabad district contributed the remaining 17 percent of total registrations.

Following is the registration by district

On the data, Shishir Baijal, Chairman and Managing Director, Knight Frank India, said, “Hyderabad’s real estate market has continued its upward trajectory in 2024, showcasing resilience and adaptability. Property registrations increased by 7% year-on-year, highlighting sustained demand. A notable shift in buyer preferences has emerged: properties priced below INR 50 lakhs now account for 60% of registrations, down from 68% in 2023. Meanwhile, the share of properties valued above INR 50 lakhs has climbed to 40%, up from 32% last year. This trend reflects a rising preference for premium and luxury living, driven by Hyderabad’s strong economic fundamentals and the growing aspirations of homebuyers. Developers are responding proactively to this demand by launching upscale projects tailored to evolving market needs. The sustained momentum in the high-value segment underscores the confidence of affluent buyers in Hyderabad’s thriving residential real estate market, reaffirming the city’s position as a hub for premium living and investment opportunities.”

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Hyderabad: Seven migrant workers from various states were injured following a blast at Srikar Pharmaceuticals Limited in Hyderabad’s Bollaram on Monday, January 20.

The incident occurred at around 10 pm in the night. According to reports, the injured were identified as Rijesh, Eswara Chandra Agaria, Puspharaj, Sundar Singh, Chand Prathap, Sheik Anwar, and Nilesh Singh.

The reason for the blast is unknown.

The victims were shifted to a hospital in Hyderabad and are undergoing treatment. When Siasat.com tried to contact the police, there was no response.

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Hyderabad: Hyderabad may witness a rise in the number of assembly constituencies in the city following the delimitation.

The delimitation is likely to be carried out after the 2025 census.

Increase in assembly constituencies in Hyderabad linked to census data

The rise in the number of constituencies is linked to the data of the proposed 2025 census.

Section 26 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014 has mentioned the rise in the number of assembly constituencies in Telangana from 119 to 153. It is likely to come into effect after the delimitation process.

The delimitation process, which redraws the boundaries of the electoral constituencies to ensure equal representation, is also likely to impact the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency area.

Current boundaries of electoral constituencies

At present, there are seven assembly constituencies in the Hyderabad parliamentary constituency. They are as follows:

1. Bahadurpura
2. Chandrayanagutta
3. Charminar
4. Goshamahal
5. Karwan
6. Malakpet
7. Yakutpura

Out of the seven, six are represented by All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MLAs.

However, these areas were incorporated into the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency in 2009.

Following assembly constituencies were included in the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency based on various delimitation exercises.

From 1984 to 2004, Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi represented the constituency. Since 2004, the constituency has been represented by AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi.

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Hyderabad: A software engineer was arrested by Telangana excise department on Monday, January 20 for allegedly smuggling drugs worth Rs 21.6 lakh into Hyderabad.

The accused was identified as Harjot Singh, 35, a software engineer in Hyderabad. The excise officials apprehended him while he was heading to Hyderabad from Pune and seized MDMA drug from him. “Singh is a native of Jammu and Kashmir working in Hyderabad. He took to drug peddling as he found it difficult to meet his expenses,” said a release from the excise department.

The accused has been produced before court. On January 18, a man from Madhya Pradesh was arrested in Hyderabad while smuggling 62 kg ganja to Maharastra. He was arrested while waiting for a taxi at the Nalgonda x roads.

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Hyderabad: Teams of the Income Tax department raided the residences of Pushpa 2: The Rule producers, Mythri Movie Makers in Hyderabad on Tuesday, January 21.

Apart from Pushpa 2: The Rule, the production house has produced some major films, including Srimanthudu, Rangasthalam, Janatha Garage, and Pushpa: The Rise.

Established in 2015 by Naveen Yerneni, Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar and Mohan Cherukuri, Mythri Movie Makers is a leading Telugu film production company. Currently, the production house is headed by Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar, as Mohan Cherukuri left in 2019 to start Vyra Entertainments.

On Tuesday, the IT teams also raided the offices and residence of film producer and TFFDC chairman Dil Raju.

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Hyderabad: Road widening works for the extension of the Hyderabad Metro rail to the Old City began in the city early this week. The demarcation for the works was carried out months and compensations for the same have been distributed at the beginning of this year.

Demolition of structures, primarily businesses, opposite Safina Hotel, Victoria Hotel to Volta Road in Moghalpura began early on Tuesday, January 21.

The Hyderabad Metro Rail project’s phase 2 expansion has been sanctioned by the Telangana government for a total budget of Rs 24,269 crore. While the Telangana government awaits approval from the central government for five proposed metro corridors spanning 76.4 km, the state-run special-purpose vehicle has announced plans to begin work on the Old City Corridor.

The Old City Corridor from the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS) to Falaknuma, was originally planned as part of the metro’s first phase but was delayed due to various challenges. Now, this is being extended till Chandrayangutta.

Compensation for property owners in the Old City area was set at Rs 65,000 per square yard. Apart from the compensation for the lost property, the evictees will be given a structural value along with the resettlement and rehabilitation benefits to the evictees. Out of the 175 evictees, 40 were handed over the compensation.

To preserve the region’s heritage, none of the 106 religious and historical structures along the proposed route will be affected.

MGBS-Chandrayangutta (Old City Corridor):

• Length: 7.5 km
• Stations: 6
• Extension of the Green Line (JBS-MGBS)

Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 expansion

The second phase of the metro will primarily feature elevated corridors, except for a 1.6 km stretch within the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA). All five proposed corridors will extend the existing metro lines:

The five new Hyderabad metro corridors include Nagole – Shamshabad RGIA Airport (36.8 km), Raidurg – Kokapet (11.6 km), MGBS – Chandrayangutta Old City corridor (7.5 km), Miyapur – Patancheru (13.4 km), LB Nagar – Hayat Nagar (7.1 km).

In addition to these five corridors of 76.4 km, there will be an additional corridor between Shamshabad RGIA Airport and Skill University in Fourth City, spanning 40 km, for which corridor alignment and cost estimation are being worked out currently, with the field surveys being in progress.

The second phase of the expansion of the Hyderabad metro project is expected to be completed within four years.

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